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Steeplefest to take over Stocking and Fifth this Saturday

Submitted 08-17-2012 under NEWS

Steeplefest is a free family friendly event hosted by Steepletown Neighborhood Services, and gives a chance for visitors to eat and dance in the middle of Stocking Ave.

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Kids Food Basket expands its efforts

Submitted 08-16-2012 under NONPROFITS

Kids Food Basket, a nonprofit for over 10 years in Grand Rapids, expands to ensure lunch is not the last meal of the day for children in Muskegon County.

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Why I'm taking the Eat Local Challenge

Submitted 08-15-2012 under VOICES

For me, eating local is not just a trendy thing to do -- it's the right thing to do. Here's why.

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Brewery Vivant announces collaboration with New Belgium Brewing Co

Submitted 08-15-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Brewery Vivant is now collaborating with the third largest craft brewer in America, releasing the first collaborative brew Aug 27.

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Local First kicks off Eat Local Challenge, reporters to share experiences

Submitted 08-15-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Local First is encouraging Grand Rapidians to take the 10x10 Pledge. Rapidian reporters are invited to add their experiences and could win a pair of tickets to Fork Fest for their contributions.

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First festival of its kind to jazz up West Michigan on August 18

Submitted 08-14-2012 under NEWS

The free jazz festival will be taking over Rosa Parks Circle at noon on Saturday and will include a diverse lineup of local performers.

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Uncle Jesse sets the record straight on dubstep

Submitted 08-14-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Dubstep producer Uncle Jesse talks about his inspiration for making music, genre constraints and why people need to shut up and enjoy the music. Uncle Jesse will be playing at City Lights Music Festival, at Calder Plaza August 17-18.

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West Michigan Indie Podcast Episode #8- Lucas Wilson Pt. 1

Submitted 08-14-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

WMI sat down with singer/songwriter Lucas Wilson to talk about his new debut solo CD.

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Elephant Revival - What's That?

Submitted 08-13-2012 under NONPROFITS

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments

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Legendary Swiss film fest goes APE over local film

Submitted 08-13-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Grand Rapids-based filmmaker Joel Potrykus takes home high praise from this year’s 65th annual Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland.

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